Blogging the Institutes | 1.14.17-18 | God Rules Over the Devil

"Blogging the Institutes" is my on-going attempt to paraphrase John Calvin's work, the Institutes of the Christian Religion. You can find out more about the series in the Introduction. For all the posts in this series, check out the Master List.  God Rules Over the Devil Satan cannot do anything against the will and consent of God. … Continue reading Blogging the Institutes | 1.14.17-18 | God Rules Over the Devil

Blogging the Institutes | 1.14.15-16 |Biography of the Devil

"Blogging the Institutes" is my on-going attempt to paraphrase John Calvin's work, the Institutes of the Christian Religion. You can find out more about the series in the Introduction. For all the posts in this series, check out the Master List.  Biography of the Devil One thing should motivate us to continually battle the devil: the fact … Continue reading Blogging the Institutes | 1.14.15-16 |Biography of the Devil

The Open Secret

Lesslie Newbigin (1909-1998) was a Britist missionary for many years to India. He wrote many books focusing on the church and her mission. The Open Secret  introduces some key issues surrounding the concept of mission. Because church plants must be mission focused in order to survive, the book has direct implications for shaping the discussion around church … Continue reading The Open Secret